Rail

ZTR Control Systems Responds to Soaring Freight Volumes and Locomotive Shortages

ZTR fulfills an industry need.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Increasing demand for consumer and industrial goods, coupled with rising rail shipments of crude oil and agricultural products, is placing significant pressure on locomotives across North America. Add into this, aging fleets and a shortage of new locomotives from manufacturers, and rail companies are trying hard to keep pace.

ZTR Replaces Old Load Regulators in Switcher Locomotives with New Technology

Better performance. Diagnostic improvements.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The ZTR Locomotive ELC (Electronic Load Regulator) is a low cost way for switcher locomotives to improve reliability and adhesion. Old load regulators in switcher locomotives can be difficult to maintain, durability is a constant issue, and quality spare parts are harder to find. The ZTR Locomotive ELC (Electronic Load Controller) replaces old load regulators, while also delivering performance and diagnostic improvements to make a difference in switcher operations.

The First EPA-Certified AESS System Now Provides Emissions Reduction Reporting

MINNEAPOLIS - ZTR Control Systems continues to improve the industry-standard SmartStart® Automatic Engine Stop Start  (AESS). ZTR Control Systems announced today the new SmartStart® IIe is in full production. Since 1991, SmartStart AESS Systems have been helping reduce the impact on the environment with dramatic fuel savings (millions of gallons).
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